Simvastatin Prescribing at SUTHERLAND LODGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,060
Total Quantity
68.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
SUTHERLAND LODGE SURGERY prescribed 2,060 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,904 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.