Simvastatin Prescribing at BURNHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+0.9%
BURNHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,719 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,286 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,286 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.