Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,979
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+16.1%
THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,979 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,884 to the NHS. This is 16.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,979 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,884 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,979 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.1% 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.