Simvastatin Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,726
Total Quantity
265.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+294.7%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,726 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,377 to the NHS. This is 294.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
471
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +294.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +294.7% 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.