Simvastatin Prescribing at PROBUS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,366
Total Quantity
66.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
PROBUS SURGERY prescribed 2,366 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,965 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,965 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.