Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,101
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+23.3%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 2,101 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,939 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,939 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.