Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,650
Total Quantity
109.7K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,650 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,922 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,922 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.