Simvastatin Prescribing at HELMSLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£870
vs National Avg
-25.8%
HELMSLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,265 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £870 to the NHS. This is 25.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,073 |
| Total NHS Cost | £870 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -25.8% 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.