Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,032
Total Quantity
147.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+136.6%
THE WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,032 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,159 to the NHS. This is 136.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
300
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,159 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +136.6% 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.