Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,502
Total Quantity
91.2K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+105.5%
OLD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,502 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,668 to the NHS. This is 105.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,668 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +105.5% 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.