Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OAKWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,803
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+5.8%
THE OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,803 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 5.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,780 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.8% 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.