Simvastatin Prescribing at GIBSON LANE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,517
Total Quantity
108.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+47.7%
GIBSON LANE PRACTICE prescribed 2,517 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,010 to the NHS. This is 47.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,010 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.7% 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.