Simvastatin Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,948
Total Quantity
48.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+14.3%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 1,948 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 14.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.3% 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.