Simvastatin Prescribing at GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,420
Total Quantity
103.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+100.7%
GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,420 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,017 to the NHS. This is 100.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,017 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +100.7% 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.