Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NUNHEAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,247
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£953
vs National Avg
-26.8%
THE NUNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,247 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £953 to the NHS. This is 26.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,429 |
| Total NHS Cost | £953 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.8% 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.