Simvastatin Prescribing at PADGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,974
Total Quantity
68.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+15.8%
PADGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,974 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,892 to the NHS. This is 15.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,892 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.8% 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.