Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATON NORRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,290
Total Quantity
83.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+34.4%
HEATON NORRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,290 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,353 to the NHS. This is 34.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,353 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +34.4% 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.