Simvastatin Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,301
Total Quantity
150.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+269.8%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,301 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,293 to the NHS. This is 269.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,975 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +269.8% 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.