Simvastatin Prescribing at TOWNSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,432
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-16%
TOWNSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,432 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,729 to the NHS. This is 16% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,729 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16% 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.