Simvastatin Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,302
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-23.6%
HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 1,302 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,347 to the NHS. This is 23.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,347 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -23.6% 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.