Simvastatin Prescribing at GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
68.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+2.9%
GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,754 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,065 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,065 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.