Simvastatin Prescribing at SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,400
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-17.8%
SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,400 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,827 to the NHS. This is 17.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,827 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.8% 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.