Simvastatin Prescribing at HASLINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,750
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+2.7%
HASLINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,750 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,841 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,841 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.7% 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.