Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,348
Total Quantity
83.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+96.5%
BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,348 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,523 to the NHS. This is 96.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,523 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +96.5% 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.