Simvastatin Prescribing at PARKSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,942
Total Quantity
142.0K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+131.3%
PARKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,942 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,982 to the NHS. This is 131.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,982 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +131.3% 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.