Simvastatin Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,385
Total Quantity
153.8K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+274.7%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,385 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,742 to the NHS. This is 274.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
538
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,742 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +274.7% 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.