Simvastatin Prescribing at HERSHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,135
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
HERSHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,135 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,309 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,309 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.