Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
25.8K
NHS Cost
£726
vs National Avg
-59.6%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 688 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £726 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £726 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -59.6% 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.