Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNS ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,296
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-23.9%
THORNS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,296 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,377 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -23.9% 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.