Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATON ROAD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
506
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£314
vs National Avg
-70.3%

HEATON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 506 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £314 to the NHS. This is 70.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items506
Total Quantity10,024
Total NHS Cost£314
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-70.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice506 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-70.3% vs national average
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.