Simvastatin Prescribing at HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,426
Total Quantity
90.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 2,426 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,527 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,527 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.