Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BANKS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-25.3%
THE BANKS SURGERY prescribed 1,272 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,316 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,316 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -25.3% 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.