Simvastatin Prescribing at LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,644
Total Quantity
129.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+55.2%
LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,644 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,408 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,408 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.2% 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.