Simvastatin Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,366
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-19.8%
OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 1,366 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,291 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,291 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.