Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,129
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 2,129 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,772 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,772 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.