Simvastatin Prescribing at WITTERINGS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,090
Total Quantity
119.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
WITTERINGS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,090 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,246 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,246 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.