Simvastatin Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,461
Total Quantity
83.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+103.1%
UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 3,461 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,073 to the NHS. This is 103.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,073 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +103.1% 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.