Simvastatin Prescribing at BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,615
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,615 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,116 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,803 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,116 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.