Simvastatin Prescribing at WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,315
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,315 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,997 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,997 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.