Simvastatin Prescribing at THE GLENFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,990
Total Quantity
116.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
THE GLENFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,990 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,291 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,291 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.