Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,348
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-20.9%
OAKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,348 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 20.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,631 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.9% 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.