Simvastatin Prescribing at SHERBURN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,012
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£584
vs National Avg
-40.6%
SHERBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,012 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £584 to the NHS. This is 40.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,012 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £584 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,012 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -40.6% 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.