Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,282
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+33.9%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 2,282 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.9% 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.