Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,567
Total Quantity
49.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-8%
SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,567 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,442 to the NHS. This is 8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,567 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,442 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,567 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8% 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.