Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-7%
THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,585 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,199 to the NHS. This is 7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,199 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -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.