Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DRIVE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,491
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-12.5%
THE DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 1,491 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,238 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,238 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.5% 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.