Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,645
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+55.2%
SOUTHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,645 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,106 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,106 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.2% 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.