Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITEHORSE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,839
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
WHITEHORSE PRACTICE prescribed 1,839 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,735 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,735 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.