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 Items | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,450 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.3% 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.