Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHFIELDS SURGERY (R WADHWA)

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£478
vs National Avg
-75.4%

HIGHFIELDS SURGERY (R WADHWA) prescribed 420 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £478 to the NHS. This is 75.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items420
Total Quantity17,836
Total NHS Cost£478
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-75.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice420 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-75.4% 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.