Simvastatin Prescribing at MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,174
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+27.6%
MUCH WENLOCK & CRESSAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,174 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,630 to the NHS. This is 27.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,630 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.6% 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.