Simvastatin Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,376
Total Quantity
51.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.2%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 1,376 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,431 to the NHS. This is 19.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,376 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,431 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,376 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.2% 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.