Simvastatin Prescribing at HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,611
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-5.5%
HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,611 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,304 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,304 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.5% 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.