Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,653
Total Quantity
101.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+114.4%
HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,653 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,852 to the NHS. This is 114.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,852 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +114.4% 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.