Simvastatin Prescribing at THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,658
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-2.7%
THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY prescribed 1,658 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,400 to the NHS. This is 2.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,658 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,400 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,658 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -2.7% 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.