Simvastatin Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
58.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-12.9%
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 1,484 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,660 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,660 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.9% 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.