Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHERLAND SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£338
vs National Avg
-73.1%
HIGHERLAND SURGERY prescribed 459 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £338 to the NHS. This is 73.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £338 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -73.1% 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.