Simvastatin Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
882
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-48.2%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 882 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 48.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,179 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -48.2% 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.