Simvastatin Prescribing at THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,950
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,950 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,568 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,568 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.