Simvastatin Prescribing at PENN HILL SURGERY, YEOVIL
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,953
Total Quantity
75.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
PENN HILL SURGERY, YEOVIL prescribed 1,953 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,100 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,100 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.