Simvastatin Prescribing at QUAKERS LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,733
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+60.4%
QUAKERS LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,733 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,234 to the NHS. This is 60.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,234 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.4% 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.