Simvastatin Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,161
Total Quantity
82.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+85.5%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,161 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,257 to the NHS. This is 85.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,257 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.5% 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.