Simvastatin Prescribing at STOCK SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,329
Total Quantity
37.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22%

STOCK SURGERY prescribed 1,329 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,132 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,329
Total Quantity37,597
Total NHS Cost£1,132
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-22%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,329 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-22% vs national average
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.