Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,726
Total Quantity
78.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+1.3%
WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,726 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,165 to the NHS. This is 1.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,165 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.3% 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.