Simvastatin Prescribing at HUNTCLIFF SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,489
Total Quantity
124.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+163.4%

HUNTCLIFF SURGERY prescribed 4,489 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,569 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
340

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,489
Total Quantity124,122
Total NHS Cost£3,569
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+163.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,489 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+163.4% vs national average
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.