Simvastatin Prescribing at THE WRITTLE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,104
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+23.5%
THE WRITTLE SURGERY prescribed 2,104 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,498 to the NHS. This is 23.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,498 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.5% 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.