Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,807
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+6%
WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,807 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,974 to the NHS. This is 6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,974 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +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.