Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,272
Total Quantity
107.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,272 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,930 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,930 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.