Simvastatin Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£592
vs National Avg
-57.1%
HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 731 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £592 to the NHS. This is 57.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £592 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -57.1% 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.