Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,431
Total Quantity
64.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-16%
HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,431 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,812 to the NHS. This is 16% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,812 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16% 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.