Simvastatin Prescribing at OSSETT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,584
Total Quantity
142.1K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+110.3%
OSSETT SURGERY prescribed 3,584 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,042 to the NHS. This is 110.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,042 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +110.3% 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.