Simvastatin Prescribing at WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,465
Total Quantity
86.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+103.4%
WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,465 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,536 to the NHS. This is 103.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
280
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,465 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,536 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,465 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +103.4% 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.