Simvastatin Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,523
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+48.1%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,523 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,047 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,047 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +48.1% 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.