Simvastatin Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,296
Total Quantity
118.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+152.1%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 4,296 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,363 to the NHS. This is 152.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
323
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,363 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +152.1% 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.