Simvastatin Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,638
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+54.8%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,638 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,996 to the NHS. This is 54.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,638 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,996 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,638 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +54.8% 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.