Simvastatin Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
94.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+86.9%

WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,185 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,663 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
216

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,185
Total Quantity94,330
Total NHS Cost£2,663
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+86.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,185 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+86.9% 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.