Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,453
Total Quantity
63.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+44%
THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 2,453 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,825 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,825 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.