Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,558
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
THE NEW SURGERY prescribed 2,558 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,757 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,757 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.