Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BALDOCK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,618
Total Quantity
82.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+53.6%
THE BALDOCK SURGERY prescribed 2,618 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,265 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,618 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,265 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,618 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.6% 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.