Simvastatin Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,338
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-21.5%
BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,338 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,361 to the NHS. This is 21.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,349 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,361 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.5% 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.