Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,393
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,393 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,863 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,863 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.