Simvastatin Prescribing at THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,784
Total Quantity
129.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+180.8%
THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE prescribed 4,784 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,600 to the NHS. This is 180.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,784 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,600 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,784 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +180.8% 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.