Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,057
Total Quantity
103.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+79.4%
BIRKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,057 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,852 to the NHS. This is 79.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,852 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.4% 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.