Simvastatin Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,493
Total Quantity
75.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+46.3%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 2,493 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,150 to the NHS. This is 46.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,150 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.3% 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.