Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,276
Total Quantity
97.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+33.6%
WATERLOO HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,276 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,708 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
214
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,708 |
| 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.