Simvastatin Prescribing at OSMASTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,736
Total Quantity
119.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+60.6%
OSMASTON SURGERY prescribed 2,736 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,218 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,218 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.