Simvastatin Prescribing at WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,884
Total Quantity
145.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+127.9%
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,884 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,996 to the NHS. This is 127.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,996 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +127.9% 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.