Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,039
Total Quantity
101.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 2,039 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,743 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,743 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.