Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,443
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,443 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,654 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,654 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.