Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,139
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+25.5%
THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY prescribed 2,139 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,581 to the NHS. This is 25.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,983 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,581 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.5% 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.