Simvastatin Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,946
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+14.2%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,946 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 14.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,156 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.2% 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.