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 Items | 4,827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,496 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +183.3% 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.