Simvastatin Prescribing at PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,398
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,398 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,970 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,970 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.