Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WOOTTONS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,689
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-0.9%
THE WOOTTONS SURGERY prescribed 1,689 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 0.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,514 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -0.9% 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.