Simvastatin Prescribing at BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,930
Total Quantity
84.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,930 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,891 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,891 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.