Simvastatin Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,837
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+7.8%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,837 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,377 to the NHS. This is 7.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.8% 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.