Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,014
Total Quantity
68.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+18.2%
WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,014 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,958 to the NHS. This is 18.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,958 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.