Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERINGBURY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,276
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+33.6%
WATERINGBURY prescribed 2,276 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,992 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,992 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.6% 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.