Simvastatin Prescribing at AW SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,767
Total Quantity
148.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+121.1%
AW SURGERIES prescribed 3,767 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,175 to the NHS. This is 121.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,222 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,175 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +121.1% 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.