Simvastatin Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,115
Total Quantity
79.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+82.8%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 3,115 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,323 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,323 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +82.8% 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.