Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+0.9%
THE SURGERY prescribed 1,719 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,280 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.