Simvastatin Prescribing at STANTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,197
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+28.9%
STANTON SURGERY prescribed 2,197 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,594 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,594 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.