Simvastatin Prescribing at WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,384
Total Quantity
74.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
WINGERWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,384 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,811 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,811 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.