Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,788
Total Quantity
93.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+4.9%
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,788 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,495 to the NHS. This is 4.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,495 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.9% 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.