Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,903
Total Quantity
136.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+70.4%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,903 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,543 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,543 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.4% 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.