Simvastatin Prescribing at THORPE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,910
Total Quantity
81.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+70.8%
THORPE SURGERY prescribed 2,910 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,286 to the NHS. This is 70.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,910 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,286 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,910 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.8% 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.