Simvastatin Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,240
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-27.2%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,240 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,702 to the NHS. This is 27.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,240
Total Quantity60,966
Total NHS Cost£1,702
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-27.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,240 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-27.2% 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.