Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,793
Total Quantity
66.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+5.2%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,793 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,873 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,873 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.2% 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.