Simvastatin Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,428
Total Quantity
123.5K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+159.9%
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,428 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,532 to the NHS. This is 159.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,489 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,532 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +159.9% 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.