Simvastatin Prescribing at BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,997
Total Quantity
120.1K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+134.6%
BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,997 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,188 to the NHS. This is 134.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,079 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,188 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +134.6% 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.