Simvastatin Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,814
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+65.1%
HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,814 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,653 to the NHS. This is 65.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,653 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.1% 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.