Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,980
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+16.2%
HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,980 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,655 to the NHS. This is 16.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,655 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.2% 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.