Simvastatin Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,979
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+16.1%
HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 1,979 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,346 to the NHS. This is 16.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,979 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,346 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,979 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.1% 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.