Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,557
Total Quantity
146.1K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+108.8%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 3,557 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,034 to the NHS. This is 108.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,034 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +108.8% 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.