Simvastatin Prescribing at HAMSTEAD ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,985
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+16.5%
HAMSTEAD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,985 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 16.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,985 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,805 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,985 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.5% 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.