Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST OAK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
WEST OAK SURGERY prescribed 895 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,015 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,015 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.