Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,874
Total Quantity
124.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+127.4%
WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 3,874 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,497 to the NHS. This is 127.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,497 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +127.4% 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.