Simvastatin Prescribing at TASBURGH LODGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,001
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
TASBURGH LODGE SURGERY prescribed 2,001 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,680 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,680 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.