Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,433
Total Quantity
77.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY prescribed 2,433 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,156 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.