Simvastatin Prescribing at SUNNYSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,284
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-24.6%
SUNNYSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,284 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,433 to the NHS. This is 24.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,433 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.6% 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.