Simvastatin Prescribing at HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-37.3%
HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 1,068 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,244 to the NHS. This is 37.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,244 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37.3% 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.