Simvastatin Prescribing at GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,241
Total Quantity
91.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+90.2%
GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,241 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,854 to the NHS. This is 90.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,854 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +90.2% 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.