Simvastatin Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,608
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-5.6%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,608 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 5.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,292 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.6% 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.