Simvastatin Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,909
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+12%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,909 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,558 to the NHS. This is 12% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,558 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12% 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.