Simvastatin Prescribing at WITTON STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,052
Total Quantity
55.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+20.4%
WITTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,052 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,550 to the NHS. This is 20.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,052 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,550 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,052 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.4% 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.