Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HIGHWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
379
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£606
vs National Avg
-77.8%
THE HIGHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 379 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £606 to the NHS. This is 77.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £606 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -77.8% 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.