Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNBROOK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,197
Total Quantity
103.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
THORNBROOK SURGERY prescribed 3,197 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,880 to the NHS. This is 87.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
267
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,880 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +87.6% 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.