Simvastatin Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,378
Total Quantity
169.3K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+274.3%
GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,378 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,186 to the NHS. This is 274.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
511
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,186 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +274.3% 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.