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 Items2,876
Total Quantity79,485
Total NHS Cost£2,268
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+68.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,876 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+68.8% vs national average
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.