Simvastatin Prescribing at HARSTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,861
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+9.2%
HARSTON SURGERY prescribed 1,861 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,428 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,428 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.