Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HEATH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,050
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
THE HEATH SURGERY prescribed 2,050 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,547 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,547 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.