Simvastatin Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,489
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+46.1%

WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,489 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,374 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
203

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,489
Total Quantity74,228
Total NHS Cost£2,374
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+46.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,489 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+46.1% vs national average
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.