Simvastatin Prescribing at GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,968
Total Quantity
75.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+15.5%
GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR prescribed 1,968 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,103 to the NHS. This is 15.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,103 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.5% 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.