Simvastatin Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,831
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,831 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,461 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,461 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.