Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD BRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,631
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+54.4%
OLD BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 2,631 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,152 to the NHS. This is 54.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,152 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +54.4% 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.