Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,747
Total Quantity
80.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,747 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,293 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.