Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT NORTH MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,494
Total Quantity
124.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+163.7%
GREAT NORTH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,494 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,395 to the NHS. This is 163.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
357
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,395 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +163.7% 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.