Simvastatin Prescribing at GATEACRE BROW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,317
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+36%
GATEACRE BROW SURGERY prescribed 2,317 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,073 to the NHS. This is 36% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,317 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,073 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,317 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36% 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.