Simvastatin Prescribing at WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,278
Total Quantity
59.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+33.7%
WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,278 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,843 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,843 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.