Simvastatin Prescribing at WEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,539
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-9.7%
WEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,539 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,851 to the NHS. This is 9.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,249 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,851 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.7% 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.