Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,117
Total Quantity
115.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+82.9%
OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY prescribed 3,117 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,421 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,421 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +82.9% 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.