Simvastatin Prescribing at PRESCOTT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,768
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+3.8%
PRESCOTT SURGERY prescribed 1,768 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 3.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,441 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.8% 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.