Simvastatin Prescribing at STANHOPE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,633
Total Quantity
36.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-4.2%
STANHOPE SURGERY prescribed 1,633 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,116 to the NHS. This is 4.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,116 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.2% 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.