Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,090
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£752
vs National Avg
-36%
OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 1,090 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £752 to the NHS. This is 36% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £752 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -36% 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.