Simvastatin Prescribing at WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,930
Total Quantity
196.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+189.3%
WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,930 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,414 to the NHS. This is 189.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
349
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,414 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +189.3% 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.