Simvastatin Prescribing at WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,470
Total Quantity
120.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+162.3%
WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,470 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,665 to the NHS. This is 162.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,665 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +162.3% 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.