Simvastatin Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,601
Total Quantity
82.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+52.6%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,601 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,240 to the NHS. This is 52.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,715 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,240 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +52.6% 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.