Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,133
Total Quantity
206.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+259.9%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,133 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,800 to the NHS. This is 259.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
468
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,800 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +259.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +259.9% 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.