Simvastatin Prescribing at WOODSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,881
Total Quantity
63.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+69.1%
WOODSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,881 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,936 to the NHS. This is 69.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,936 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.1% 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.