Simvastatin Prescribing at WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
793
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£543
vs National Avg
-53.5%

WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION prescribed 793 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £543 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items793
Total Quantity19,208
Total NHS Cost£543
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-53.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice793 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-53.5% 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.