Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD FARM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,447
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-15.1%
OLD FARM SURGERY prescribed 1,447 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,273 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,273 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.