Simvastatin Prescribing at BARTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,927
Total Quantity
141.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
BARTON SURGERY prescribed 2,927 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,780 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,780 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.