Simvastatin Prescribing at HT PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,165
Total Quantity
64.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+27.1%
HT PRACTICE prescribed 2,165 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,763 to the NHS. This is 27.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,763 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.1% 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.