Simvastatin Prescribing at SEVERN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,544
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-9.4%
SEVERN SURGERY prescribed 1,544 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,128 to the NHS. This is 9.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,128 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.4% 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.