Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,217
Total Quantity
132.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+88.8%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 3,217 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,808 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,808 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.