Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,246
Total Quantity
91.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,246 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,496 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,496 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.