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 Items1,758
Total Quantity53,173
Total NHS Cost£1,510
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+3.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,758 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+3.2% vs national average
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.