Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,261
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-26%
WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,261 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,547 to the NHS. This is 26% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,547 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26% 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.