Simvastatin Prescribing at HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,175
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-31%
HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,175 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,325 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,325 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.