Simvastatin Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,788
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+4.9%
FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,788 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,856 to the NHS. This is 4.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,856 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.9% 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.