Simvastatin Prescribing at STICKNEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,964
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
STICKNEY SURGERY prescribed 1,964 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,416 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,416 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.