Simvastatin Prescribing at OUGHTIBRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,444
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
OUGHTIBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,444 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,093 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,403 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,093 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.