Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
956
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-43.9%
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 956 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,224 to the NHS. This is 43.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -43.9% 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.