Simvastatin Prescribing at PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,657
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY prescribed 2,657 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,717 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.