Simvastatin Prescribing at SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,890
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+10.9%
SUMMERVALE SURGERY prescribed 1,890 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,898 to the NHS. This is 10.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,898 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.9% 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.