Simvastatin Prescribing at GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,593
Total Quantity
80.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+169.6%
GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,593 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,547 to the NHS. This is 169.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,547 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +169.6% 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.