Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,534
Total Quantity
141.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+224.8%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 5,534 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,956 to the NHS. This is 224.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
521
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,956 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +224.8% 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.