Simvastatin Prescribing at WOLSTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,422
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£905
vs National Avg
-16.5%

WOLSTON SURGERY prescribed 1,422 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £905 to the NHS. This is 16.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,422
Total Quantity31,193
Total NHS Cost£905
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-16.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,422 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-16.5% vs national average
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.