Simvastatin Prescribing at WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,794
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+64%
WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 2,794 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,551 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,551 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.