Simvastatin Prescribing at KIDSGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,863
Total Quantity
81.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
KIDSGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,863 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,301 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,301 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.