Simvastatin Prescribing at GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,077
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+80.6%
GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,077 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,449 to the NHS. This is 80.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,077 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,449 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,077 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +80.6% 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.