Simvastatin Prescribing at HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,760
Total Quantity
112.5K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+120.7%

HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE prescribed 3,760 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,866 to the NHS. This is 120.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
279

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,760
Total Quantity112,508
Total NHS Cost£3,866
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+120.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,760 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+120.7% 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.