Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST POTTERGATE MED PRAC
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,216
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-28.6%
WEST POTTERGATE MED PRAC prescribed 1,216 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 28.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,209 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.6% 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.