Simvastatin Prescribing at STOKE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
450
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£571
vs National Avg
-73.6%
STOKE SURGERY prescribed 450 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £571 to the NHS. This is 73.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £571 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -73.6% 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.