Simvastatin Prescribing at SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,238
Total Quantity
55.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+31.3%
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,238 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,590 to the NHS. This is 31.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,590 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31.3% 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.