Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ARROW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,141
Total Quantity
67.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+25.7%
THE ARROW SURGERY prescribed 2,141 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,924 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,924 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.7% 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.