Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHGATE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,212
Total Quantity
82.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+29.8%

SOUTHGATE prescribed 2,212 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,373 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
183

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,212
Total Quantity82,089
Total NHS Cost£2,373
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+29.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,212 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+29.8% vs national average
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.