Simvastatin Prescribing at WETMORE ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,126
Total Quantity
93.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
WETMORE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,126 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,538 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,205 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.