Simvastatin Prescribing at WITLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,300
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-23.7%
WITLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,300 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,124 to the NHS. This is 23.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,124 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -23.7% 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.