Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,283
Total Quantity
101.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+34%
WEST STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,283 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,785 to the NHS. This is 34% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,785 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +34% 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.