Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,000
Total Quantity
136.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+193.4%
HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,000 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,843 to the NHS. This is 193.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
347
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,843 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,000 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +193.4% 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.