Simvastatin Prescribing at STOW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,942
Total Quantity
43.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+14%
STOW SURGERY prescribed 1,942 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,286 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,385 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,286 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.