Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,359
Total Quantity
75.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-20.2%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,359 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,019 to the NHS. This is 20.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,019 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.2% 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.