Simvastatin Prescribing at SANDY LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,922
Total Quantity
87.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+71.5%
SANDY LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,922 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,360 to the NHS. This is 71.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,360 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.5% 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.