Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£568
vs National Avg
-70.5%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 503 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £568 to the NHS. This is 70.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £568 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -70.5% 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.