Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,200
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,200 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,437 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,437 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.