Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,389
Total Quantity
88.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+40.2%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 2,389 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,491 to the NHS. This is 40.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.2% 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.