Simvastatin Prescribing at HOWELL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,163
Total Quantity
28.3K
NHS Cost
£822
vs National Avg
-31.7%
HOWELL SURGERY prescribed 1,163 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £822 to the NHS. This is 31.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,163 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £822 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,163 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31.7% 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.