Simvastatin Prescribing at BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,689
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,689 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,769 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,769 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.