Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,488
Total Quantity
88.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+46%
WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,488 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,053 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,053 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.