Simvastatin Prescribing at ILKLEY & WHARFEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,014
Total Quantity
40.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-40.5%
ILKLEY & WHARFEDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,014 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,500 to the NHS. This is 40.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,500 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -40.5% 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.