Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ABINGDON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,496
Total Quantity
80.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-12.2%
THE ABINGDON SURGERY prescribed 1,496 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,156 to the NHS. This is 12.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.2% 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.