Simvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£883
vs National Avg
-37%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,073 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £883 to the NHS. This is 37% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £883 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37% 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.