Simvastatin Prescribing at SWAN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,557
Total Quantity
70.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
SWAN SURGERY prescribed 2,557 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,978 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,978 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.