Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,024
Total Quantity
45.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-39.9%
BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,024 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,273 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,024 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,273 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,024 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -39.9% 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.