Simvastatin Prescribing at HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,978
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+16.1%
HANSCOMBE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,978 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,179 to the NHS. This is 16.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,978 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,179 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,978 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.1% 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.