Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,268
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£964
vs National Avg
-25.6%

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY prescribed 1,268 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £964 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
102

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,268
Total Quantity35,343
Total NHS Cost£964
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-25.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,268 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-25.6% vs national average
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.