Simvastatin Prescribing at WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,372
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.5%
WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY prescribed 1,372 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,356 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.5% 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.