Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OAKLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,055
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-38.1%
THE OAKLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,055 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,357 to the NHS. This is 38.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -38.1% 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.