Simvastatin Prescribing at WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,985
Total Quantity
170.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+251.2%
WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,985 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,770 to the NHS. This is 251.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,985 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,770 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,985 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +251.2% 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.