Simvastatin Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
5,974
Total Quantity
168.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+250.6%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 5,974 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,362 to the NHS. This is 250.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
464

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,974
Total Quantity168,748
Total NHS Cost£7,362
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+250.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,974 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+250.6% vs national average
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.