Simvastatin Prescribing at WELL CLOSE MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,163
Total Quantity
88.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
WELL CLOSE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,163 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,537 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,163 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,537 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,163 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.