Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,791
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+5.1%
WEST RAINTON SURGERY prescribed 1,791 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,408 to the NHS. This is 5.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,408 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.1% 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.