Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKLANDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,841
Total Quantity
123.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+125.4%
OAKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 3,841 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,560 to the NHS. This is 125.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,560 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +125.4% 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.