Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,606
Total Quantity
137.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+170.3%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 4,606 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,907 to the NHS. This is 170.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
367
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,907 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +170.3% 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.