Simvastatin Prescribing at HILARY COTTAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,541
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-9.6%
HILARY COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,541 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,146 to the NHS. This is 9.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,146 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.6% 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.