Simvastatin Prescribing at POPLAR STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,187
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-30.3%
POPLAR STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,187 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 30.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,729 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,161 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.3% 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.