Simvastatin Prescribing at HEART OF BATH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,755
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+61.7%
HEART OF BATH prescribed 2,755 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,566 to the NHS. This is 61.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,566 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61.7% 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.