Simvastatin Prescribing at YELVERTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,162
Total Quantity
94.9K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
YELVERTON SURGERY prescribed 2,162 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,631 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,631 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.