Simvastatin Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,017
Total Quantity
113.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+194.4%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,017 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,353 to the NHS. This is 194.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,353 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +194.4% 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.