Simvastatin Prescribing at BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,777
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+4.3%
BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,777 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,475 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,475 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.