Simvastatin Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,924
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+12.9%
HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,924 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,440 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,440 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.9% 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.