Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BURBAGE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,225
Total Quantity
104.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+148%

THE BURBAGE SURGERY prescribed 4,225 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,004 to the NHS. This is 148% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
318

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,225
Total Quantity104,918
Total NHS Cost£3,004
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+148%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,225 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+148% vs national average
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.