Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BROOKE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,489
Total Quantity
120.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+104.8%
THE BROOKE SURGERY prescribed 3,489 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,445 to the NHS. This is 104.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,445 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +104.8% 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.