Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ANSTEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,097
Total Quantity
53.7K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
THE ANSTEY SURGERY prescribed 1,097 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,307 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,307 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.