Simvastatin Prescribing at WEAVER VALE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,491
Total Quantity
98.6K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+46.2%
WEAVER VALE PRACTICE prescribed 2,491 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,618 to the NHS. This is 46.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,618 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.2% 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.