Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CRESCENT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,827
Total Quantity
127.9K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+183.3%
THE CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 4,827 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,567 to the NHS. This is 183.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
376
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,567 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +183.3% 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.