Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST WALK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,816
Total Quantity
83.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+6.6%
WEST WALK SURGERY prescribed 1,816 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,312 to the NHS. This is 6.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,312 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.6% 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.