Simvastatin Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,336
Total Quantity
161.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+330.5%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 7,336 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,958 to the NHS. This is 330.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
690
Jun 2026
685
Jun 2026
658
Jun 2026
707
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,958 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +330.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +330.5% 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.