Simvastatin Prescribing at WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,295
Total Quantity
91.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+34.7%
WERRINGTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,295 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,571 to the NHS. This is 34.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,571 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +34.7% 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.