Simvastatin Prescribing at BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
790
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£703
vs National Avg
-53.6%
BLURTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 790 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £703 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £703 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -53.6% 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.