Simvastatin Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,139
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-33.2%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 1,139 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,090 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,090 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -33.2% 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.