Simvastatin Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,388
Total Quantity
97.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+98.8%
WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,388 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,721 to the NHS. This is 98.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,721 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +98.8% 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.