Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHFIELDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,294
Total Quantity
46.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-24.1%
NORTHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 1,294 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 24.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,328 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.