Simvastatin Prescribing at HOCKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,100
Total Quantity
49.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-35.4%
HOCKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,100 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,386 to the NHS. This is 35.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,386 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.4% 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.