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 Items1,338
Total Quantity48,349
Total NHS Cost£1,361
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-21.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,338 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-21.5% vs national average
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.