Simvastatin Prescribing at BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,733
Total Quantity
107.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+60.4%
BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,733 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,942 to the NHS. This is 60.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,942 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.4% 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.