Simvastatin Prescribing at PLEASLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,865
Total Quantity
54.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+9.5%
PLEASLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,865 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 9.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,865 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,514 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,865 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.5% 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.