Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,206
Total Quantity
31.8K
NHS Cost
£929
vs National Avg
-29.2%

OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,206 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £929 to the NHS. This is 29.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,206
Total Quantity31,780
Total NHS Cost£929
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-29.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,206 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-29.2% 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.