Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WEAVERS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,585
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
THE WEAVERS PRACTICE prescribed 2,585 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,010 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,010 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.