Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
586
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£708
vs National Avg
-65.6%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 586 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £708 to the NHS. This is 65.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £708 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -65.6% 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.