Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTON CANES SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
39.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-51.9%
NORTON CANES SURGERY prescribed 820 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,051 to the NHS. This is 51.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,051 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -51.9% 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.