Simvastatin Prescribing at HORNSPIT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,667
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-2.2%
HORNSPIT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,667 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,389 to the NHS. This is 2.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,667 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,389 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,667 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -2.2% 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.