Simvastatin Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,062
Total Quantity
109.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+138.4%
WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,062 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,241 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,241 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.