Simvastatin Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,382
Total Quantity
102.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+98.5%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,382 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,894 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,894 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +98.5% 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.