Simvastatin Prescribing at PENDEEN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,321
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
PENDEEN SURGERY prescribed 1,321 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,851 to the NHS. This is 22.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,851 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.