Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,939
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+13.8%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,939 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,307 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,307 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.