Simvastatin Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,722
Total Quantity
90.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+118.4%
WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 3,722 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,585 to the NHS. This is 118.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,585 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +118.4% 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.