Simvastatin Prescribing at WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,850
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+67.3%
WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,850 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,499 to the NHS. This is 67.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,017 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,499 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67.3% 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.