Simvastatin Prescribing at SYDENHAM HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,540
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-9.6%
SYDENHAM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,540 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,155 to the NHS. This is 9.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,155 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.6% 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.