Simvastatin Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,722
Total Quantity
102.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 2,722 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,853 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,853 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.