Simvastatin Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,507
Total Quantity
89.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 2,507 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,612 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,612 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.