Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DRAYTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,887
Total Quantity
163.3K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+69.4%
THE DRAYTON SURGERY prescribed 2,887 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,918 to the NHS. This is 69.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,918 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.4% 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.