Simvastatin Prescribing at EAST HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,629
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-4.4%
EAST HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,629 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,243 to the NHS. This is 4.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,243 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.4% 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.