Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNINE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,308
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-23.2%
PENNINE SURGERY prescribed 1,308 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,382 to the NHS. This is 23.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,382 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -23.2% 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.