Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIERLEY PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,645
Total Quantity
186.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+290%
BRIERLEY PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,645 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,091 to the NHS. This is 290% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
518
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,091 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +290% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +290% 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.