Simvastatin Prescribing at WOLVERLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,506
Total Quantity
52.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
WOLVERLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,506 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.