Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,420
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,420 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,247 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,247 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.