Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,537
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-9.8%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,537 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,390 to the NHS. This is 9.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,390 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.8% 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.