Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,186
Total Quantity
82.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+28.3%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 2,186 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,618 to the NHS. This is 28.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,618 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.3% 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.