Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,366
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 2,366 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,820 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,820 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.