Simvastatin Prescribing at BARNETBY MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,755
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£913
vs National Avg
+3%

BARNETBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,755 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £913 to the NHS. This is 3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
137

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,755
Total Quantity30,825
Total NHS Cost£913
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,755 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+3% 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.