Simvastatin Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,989
Total Quantity
109.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+134.1%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,989 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,018 to the NHS. This is 134.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
315
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,018 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +134.1% 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.