Simvastatin Prescribing at PRIMROSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,539
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+49%
PRIMROSE SURGERY prescribed 2,539 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,841 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,841 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.