Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST VIEW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,111
Total Quantity
40.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-34.8%
WEST VIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,111 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,343 to the NHS. This is 34.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,111 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,343 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,111 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -34.8% 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.