Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,400
Total Quantity
83.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+40.9%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 2,400 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,393 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,393 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.9% 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.