Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHLANDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,920
Total Quantity
88.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
NORTHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,920 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,464 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,464 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.