Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,935
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+72.2%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,935 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,408 to the NHS. This is 72.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,935 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,408 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,935 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +72.2% 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.