Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST PARK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,572
Total Quantity
105.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+50.9%
WEST PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,572 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,882 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,882 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.9% 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.