Simvastatin Prescribing at SEDLESCOMBE & WESTFIELD SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,763
Total Quantity
48.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+3.5%
SEDLESCOMBE & WESTFIELD SURGERIES prescribed 1,763 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,903 to the NHS. This is 3.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,105 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,903 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.5% 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.