Simvastatin Prescribing at GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,400
Total Quantity
125.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+158.2%
GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,400 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,706 to the NHS. This is 158.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,489 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,706 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +158.2% 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.