Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTH BANK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,036
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+19.5%
SOUTH BANK SURGERY prescribed 2,036 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,873 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,873 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.5% 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.