Simvastatin Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,338
Total Quantity
80.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+37.2%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,338 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,226 to the NHS. This is 37.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,226 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.2% 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.