Simvastatin Prescribing at HANFORD GP

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,290
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-24.3%

HANFORD GP prescribed 1,290 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,450 to the NHS. This is 24.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,290
Total Quantity54,191
Total NHS Cost£1,450
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-24.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,290 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-24.3% vs national average
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.