Simvastatin Prescribing at PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,601
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-6%
PLAS MEDDYG SURGERY prescribed 1,601 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,446 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,446 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6% 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.