Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,246
Total Quantity
138.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+207.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,246 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,837 to the NHS. This is 207.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
408
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 138,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,837 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +207.9% 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.