Simvastatin Prescribing at HAMSTREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,627
Total Quantity
71.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+54.2%
HAMSTREET SURGERY prescribed 2,627 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,079 to the NHS. This is 54.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,079 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +54.2% 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.