Simvastatin Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,859
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+9.1%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 1,859 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 9.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.1% 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.