Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,556
Total Quantity
95.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+50%

OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY prescribed 2,556 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,777 to the NHS. This is 50% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
195

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,556
Total Quantity95,875
Total NHS Cost£2,777
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+50%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,556 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+50% vs national average
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.