Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,716
Total Quantity
104.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+59.4%
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE prescribed 2,716 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,993 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,716 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,993 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,716 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +59.4% 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.