Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTERN ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,981
Total Quantity
105.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
WESTERN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,981 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,892 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,981 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,892 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,981 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.