Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,506
Total Quantity
99.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+105.8%
BRIDGEGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,506 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,989 to the NHS. This is 105.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,989 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +105.8% 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.