Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,170
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-31.3%
THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,170 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31.3% 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.