Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
769
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-54.9%

HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 769 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,013 to the NHS. This is 54.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items769
Total Quantity36,750
Total NHS Cost£1,013
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-54.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice769 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-54.9% vs national average
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.