Simvastatin Prescribing at GRAVEL HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,689
Total Quantity
90.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
GRAVEL HILL SURGERY prescribed 2,689 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,529 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,529 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.