Simvastatin Prescribing at STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,988
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+16.7%
STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,988 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,623 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,623 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.