Simvastatin Prescribing at THE GARDEN CITY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,130
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+25%
THE GARDEN CITY SURGERY prescribed 2,130 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,582 to the NHS. This is 25% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,582 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25% 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.