Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,818
Total Quantity
111.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+65.4%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,818 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,062 to the NHS. This is 65.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,062 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.4% 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.