Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,388
Total Quantity
62.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+40.1%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 2,388 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,776 to the NHS. This is 40.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,118 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,776 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.1% 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.