Simvastatin Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,417
Total Quantity
126.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+100.5%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,417 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,409 to the NHS. This is 100.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
280

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,417
Total Quantity126,756
Total NHS Cost£3,409
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+100.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,417 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+100.5% 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.