Simvastatin Prescribing at THE VERWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,427
Total Quantity
82.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
THE VERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,427 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,284 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,284 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.