Simvastatin Prescribing at SUDBURY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,964
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
SUDBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,964 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,739 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.