Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RED HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,569
Total Quantity
115.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+50.8%
THE RED HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,569 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,281 to the NHS. This is 50.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
224
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,281 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.8% 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.