Simvastatin Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,104
Total Quantity
113.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+23.5%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,104 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,064 to the NHS. This is 23.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,064 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.5% 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.