Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST FARM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,329
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-22%
WEST FARM SURGERY prescribed 1,329 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,868 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,868 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.