Simvastatin Prescribing at WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,380
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-19%
WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,380 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,512 to the NHS. This is 19% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,731 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,512 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19% 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.