Simvastatin Prescribing at THORPE HESLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,419
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
THORPE HESLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,419 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,070 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,070 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.