Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,450
Total Quantity
188.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+161.2%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,450 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,129 to the NHS. This is 161.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,129 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +161.2% 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.