Simvastatin Prescribing at PERRANPORTH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,556
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-8.7%
PERRANPORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,556 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,245 to the NHS. This is 8.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,245 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.7% 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.