Simvastatin Prescribing at PASTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,299
Total Quantity
92.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+93.6%
PASTON SURGERY prescribed 3,299 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,813 to the NHS. This is 93.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,813 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +93.6% 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.