Simvastatin Prescribing at HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,744
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+61%
HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,744 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,192 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,249 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,192 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.