Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,432
Total Quantity
244.4K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+277.5%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 6,432 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,064 to the NHS. This is 277.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
524
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
500
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,064 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +277.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +277.5% 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.