Simvastatin Prescribing at BISHOPS WALTHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,876
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+68.8%
BISHOPS WALTHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,876 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,268 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,268 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +68.8% 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.