Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,946
Total Quantity
84.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,946 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,359 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,359 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.