Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,518
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+47.8%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 2,518 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,995 to the NHS. This is 47.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,653 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,995 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.8% 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.