Simvastatin Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,424
Total Quantity
86.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+42.3%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,424 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,354 to the NHS. This is 42.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,354 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.3% 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.