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 Items1,432
Total Quantity62,902
Total NHS Cost£1,729
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-16%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,432 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-16% vs national average
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.