Simvastatin Prescribing at GOLDTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,756
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+3.1%
GOLDTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,756 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,462 to the NHS. This is 3.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,462 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.1% 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.