Simvastatin Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,496
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-12.2%
PORCH SURGERY prescribed 1,496 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,604 to the NHS. This is 12.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,604 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.2% 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.