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 Items2,276
Total Quantity68,852
Total NHS Cost£1,992
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+33.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,276 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+33.6% 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.