Simvastatin Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,247
Total Quantity
103.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+31.9%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 2,247 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,353 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,353 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31.9% 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.