Simvastatin Prescribing at POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,191
Total Quantity
80.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+87.3%
POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,191 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,265 to the NHS. This is 87.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,265 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +87.3% 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.