Simvastatin Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,474
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+45.2%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,474 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,710 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,710 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.2% 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.