Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTERHAM PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,815
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
WESTERHAM PRACTICE prescribed 1,815 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,716 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,716 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.