Simvastatin Prescribing at RAVENSWORTH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,077
Total Quantity
55.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+21.9%
RAVENSWORTH SURGERY prescribed 2,077 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,576 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,077 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,576 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,077 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.9% 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.