Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,787
Total Quantity
117.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+63.6%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 2,787 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,730 to the NHS. This is 63.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,730 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63.6% 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.