Simvastatin Prescribing at PRESTON HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
22.4K
NHS Cost
£642
vs National Avg
-67.7%
PRESTON HILL SURGERY prescribed 551 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £642 to the NHS. This is 67.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £642 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -67.7% 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.