Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,516
Total Quantity
88.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+106.3%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,516 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,600 to the NHS. This is 106.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,735 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,600 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +106.3% 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.