Simvastatin Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,889
Total Quantity
157.9K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+128.2%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 3,889 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,390 to the NHS. This is 128.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,390 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.2% 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.