Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,247
Total Quantity
54.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-26.8%
SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 1,247 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,534 to the NHS. This is 26.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,534 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.8% 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.