Simvastatin Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,827
Total Quantity
218.2K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+183.3%

WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 4,827 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,496 to the NHS. This is 183.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
454

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,827
Total Quantity218,204
Total NHS Cost£6,496
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+183.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,827 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+183.3% vs national average
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.