Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,041
Total Quantity
108.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+137.2%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 4,041 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,079 to the NHS. This is 137.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,079 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +137.2% 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.