Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,469
Total Quantity
109.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,469 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,489 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,489 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.