Simvastatin Prescribing at THE GARTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,188
Total Quantity
94.9K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+87.1%
THE GARTH prescribed 3,188 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,584 to the NHS. This is 87.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,869 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,584 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +87.1% 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.