Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,345
Total Quantity
161.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+272.4%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 6,345 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,420 to the NHS. This is 272.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
488
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,420 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +272.4% 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.