Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,060
Total Quantity
109.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,060 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,968 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,968 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.