Simvastatin Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,483
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,483 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,681 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,681 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.