Simvastatin Prescribing at UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,356
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-20.4%
UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,356 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,475 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,356 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,475 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,356 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.4% 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.