Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LIMES SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,670
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
THE LIMES SURGERY prescribed 2,670 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,053 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,053 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.