Simvastatin Prescribing at BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,833
Total Quantity
82.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,833 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,666 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,666 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.