Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHIAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
NORTHIAM SURGERY prescribed 1,405 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,550 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,550 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.