Simvastatin Prescribing at SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,014
Total Quantity
141.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+194.3%
SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,014 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,873 to the NHS. This is 194.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
402
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,873 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +194.3% 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.