Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,972
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,972 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,441 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.