Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,631
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-4.3%

WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 1,631 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,801 to the NHS. This is 4.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,631
Total Quantity65,003
Total NHS Cost£1,801
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-4.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,631 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-4.3% 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.