Simvastatin Prescribing at BARROWFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,218
Total Quantity
51.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-28.5%
BARROWFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,218 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,422 to the NHS. This is 28.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,422 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.5% 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.