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 Items895
Total Quantity40,945
Total NHS Cost£2,015
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-47.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice895 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-47.5% 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.