Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,030
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+19.1%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,030 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,557 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,030 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,557 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,030 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.1% 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.