Simvastatin Prescribing at HORFIELD HC
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,835
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.7%
HORFIELD HC prescribed 1,835 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,659 to the NHS. This is 7.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,659 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.7% 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.