Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,066
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£999
vs National Avg
-37.4%

WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,066 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £999 to the NHS. This is 37.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,066
Total Quantity33,726
Total NHS Cost£999
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-37.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,066 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-37.4% 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.