Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTDALE LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-12%
WESTDALE LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,500 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,731 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,731 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12% 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.