Simvastatin Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,723
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,723 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,979 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,979 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.