Simvastatin Prescribing at WHIPTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£780
vs National Avg
-42.8%
WHIPTON SURGERY prescribed 975 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £780 to the NHS. This is 42.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £780 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -42.8% 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.