Simvastatin Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+3.2%
HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,758 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,510 to the NHS. This is 3.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,510 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.2% 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.