Simvastatin Prescribing at PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,975
Total Quantity
100.3K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+133.3%
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,975 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,257 to the NHS. This is 133.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,257 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.3% 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.