Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,220
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
THE SUMMERHILL SURGERY prescribed 2,220 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,084 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,084 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.