Simvastatin Prescribing at JAMES WIGG PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
74.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-15.4%
JAMES WIGG PRACTICE prescribed 1,441 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,085 to the NHS. This is 15.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,085 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.4% 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.