Simvastatin Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,100
Total Quantity
84.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 3,100 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,404 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,884 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,404 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.