Simvastatin Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,974
Total Quantity
80.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+74.5%
GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,974 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,343 to the NHS. This is 74.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,343 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.5% 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.