Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,513
Total Quantity
120.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+106.2%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,513 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,279 to the NHS. This is 106.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,279 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +106.2% vs national average |
Explore More
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.