Simvastatin Prescribing at PARKGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,065
Total Quantity
80.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
PARKGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,065 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,362 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
245
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,362 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.