Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ISLAND SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,664
Total Quantity
156.0K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+173.7%
THE ISLAND SURGERY prescribed 4,664 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,489 to the NHS. This is 173.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
380
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,489 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +173.7% 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.