Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHBROOM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,970
Total Quantity
93.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+15.6%
SOUTHBROOM SURGERY prescribed 1,970 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,538 to the NHS. This is 15.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.6% 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.