Simvastatin Prescribing at GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,412
Total Quantity
154.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+217.6%
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,412 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,168 to the NHS. This is 217.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
409
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +217.6% 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.