Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,182
Total Quantity
120.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+28.1%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 2,182 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,249 to the NHS. This is 28.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,249 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.1% 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.