Simvastatin Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,081
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+80.8%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,081 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,842 to the NHS. This is 80.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,842 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +80.8% 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.