Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT WITLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,819
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+6.8%
GREAT WITLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,819 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,492 to the NHS. This is 6.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,073 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,492 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.8% 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.