Simvastatin Prescribing at BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,100
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£913
vs National Avg
-35.4%
BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,100 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £913 to the NHS. This is 35.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £913 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.4% 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.