Simvastatin Prescribing at BARRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,614
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
BARRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,614 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,166 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,166 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.