Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PINES SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,310
Total Quantity
82.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+94.3%
THE PINES SURGERY prescribed 3,310 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,313 to the NHS. This is 94.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,313 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +94.3% 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.