Simvastatin Prescribing at THAXTED SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,390
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+40.3%

THAXTED SURGERY prescribed 2,390 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,723 to the NHS. This is 40.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
186

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,390
Total Quantity60,641
Total NHS Cost£1,723
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+40.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,390 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+40.3% vs national average
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.