Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,674
Total Quantity
80.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+56.9%
WEST COMMON LANE TEACHING PRACTICE prescribed 2,674 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,314 to the NHS. This is 56.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,674 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,314 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,674 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.9% 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.