Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,802
Total Quantity
169.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+240.5%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,802 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,931 to the NHS. This is 240.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
423
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,931 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +240.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +240.5% 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.