Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,748
Total Quantity
150.0K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+178.6%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 4,748 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,600 to the NHS. This is 178.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,954 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,600 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +178.6% 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.