Simvastatin Prescribing at BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,331
Total Quantity
74.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,331 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,752 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,752 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.