Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTOVER SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,315
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-22.8%
WESTOVER SURGERY prescribed 1,315 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,220 to the NHS. This is 22.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,220 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22.8% 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.