Simvastatin Prescribing at UPWELL STREET SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,173
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£854
vs National Avg
-31.2%

UPWELL STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,173 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £854 to the NHS. This is 31.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,173
Total Quantity28,189
Total NHS Cost£854
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-31.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,173 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-31.2% 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.