Simvastatin Prescribing at SANDY LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,990
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
SANDY LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,990 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,620 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,620 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.