Simvastatin Prescribing at PLAINS VIEW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,593
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-6.5%
PLAINS VIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,593 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,106 to the NHS. This is 6.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,106 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.5% 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.