Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
819
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-51.9%
THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 819 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,039 to the NHS. This is 51.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,039 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -51.9% 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.