Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PETWORTH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,162
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
THE PETWORTH SURGERY prescribed 2,162 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.