Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,562
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-8.3%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,562 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,257 to the NHS. This is 8.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,257 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.3% 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.