Simvastatin Prescribing at GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,457
Total Quantity
82.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+44.2%
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,457 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,388 to the NHS. This is 44.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,388 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44.2% 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.