Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATH LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,244
Total Quantity
111.2K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+149.1%
HEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 4,244 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,231 to the NHS. This is 149.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,231 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149.1% 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.