Simvastatin Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,280
Total Quantity
107.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+33.8%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY prescribed 2,280 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,948 to the NHS. This is 33.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,948 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.8% 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.