Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. WERBURGH MED.PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,188
Total Quantity
61.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+28.4%
ST. WERBURGH MED.PRACTICE prescribed 2,188 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,740 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,740 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.4% 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.