Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MEADOWS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,447
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-15.1%
THE MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 1,447 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,136 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,136 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.