Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNY LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,237
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-27.4%
PENNY LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,237 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,246 to the NHS. This is 27.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,449 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,246 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27.4% 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.