Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,549
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 2,549 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,596 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,747 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,596 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.