Simvastatin Prescribing at BARTON
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,191
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+28.6%
BARTON prescribed 2,191 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,845 to the NHS. This is 28.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,845 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.6% 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.