Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WEAVERHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,133
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-33.5%
THE WEAVERHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,133 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,064 to the NHS. This is 33.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,005 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,064 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -33.5% 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.