Simvastatin Prescribing at TWYFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,787
Total Quantity
69.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+63.6%
TWYFORD SURGERY prescribed 2,787 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,919 to the NHS. This is 63.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,919 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63.6% 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.