Simvastatin Prescribing at HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,173
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,173 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,410 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,410 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.