Simvastatin Prescribing at STOKEWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,033
Total Quantity
150.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+136.7%
STOKEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 4,033 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,328 to the NHS. This is 136.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,328 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +136.7% 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.