Simvastatin Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,723
Total Quantity
87.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+118.5%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 3,723 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,474 to the NHS. This is 118.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,474 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +118.5% 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.