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 Items | 2,556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,777 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.