Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,824
Total Quantity
90.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+7%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 1,824 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,439 to the NHS. This is 7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,824 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,439 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,824 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7% 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.