Simvastatin Prescribing at WYE VALLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
67.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+4.1%
WYE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,774 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,367 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,367 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.1% 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.