Simvastatin Prescribing at PATIENCE LANE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,159

Total Quantity

39.1K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-32%

PATIENCE LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,159 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,099 to the NHS. This is 32% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,159
Total Quantity	39,081
Total NHS Cost	£1,099
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-32%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,159 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-32% 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.