Simvastatin Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,945
Total Quantity
73.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+72.8%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,945 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,131 to the NHS. This is 72.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,131 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +72.8% 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.