Simvastatin Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,693
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-0.6%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,693 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,267 to the NHS. This is 0.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,693 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,267 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,693 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -0.6% 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.