Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHWAY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
891
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-47.7%
SOUTHWAY SURGERY prescribed 891 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,178 to the NHS. This is 47.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 891 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,178 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 891 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -47.7% 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.