Simvastatin Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,229
Total Quantity
74.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 2,229 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,143 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,143 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.