Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITTLE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,224
Total Quantity
75.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+30.5%
WHITTLE SURGERY prescribed 2,224 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,135 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,135 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.5% 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.