Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,371
Total Quantity
149.1K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+97.8%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,371 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,833 to the NHS. This is 97.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,833 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +97.8% 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.