Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,945
Total Quantity
91.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+72.8%
THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,945 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,513 to the NHS. This is 72.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,513 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +72.8% 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.