Simvastatin Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,441
Total Quantity
81.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+101.9%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,441 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,374 to the NHS. This is 101.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,374 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +101.9% 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.