Simvastatin Prescribing at SELSTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,923
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+71.5%
SELSTON SURGERY prescribed 2,923 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,138 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
218
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,138 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,923 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.