Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,993
Total Quantity
104.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+75.7%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,993 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,895 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,895 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.