Simvastatin Prescribing at FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,685
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-1.1%
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,685 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,673 to the NHS. This is 1.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,673 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.1% 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.