Simvastatin Prescribing at BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,233
Total Quantity
81.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+31%
BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 2,233 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,296 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,233 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,296 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,233 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.