Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,201
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+29.2%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 2,201 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,822 to the NHS. This is 29.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,822 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.