Simvastatin Prescribing at THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,025
Total Quantity
111.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+77.5%
THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY prescribed 3,025 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,141 to the NHS. This is 77.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,141 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77.5% 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.