Simvastatin Prescribing at KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,075
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+21.8%
KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,075 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,949 to the NHS. This is 21.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,949 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.8% 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.