Simvastatin Prescribing at BURNHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,394
Total Quantity
89.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+99.2%
BURNHAM SURGERY prescribed 3,394 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,585 to the NHS. This is 99.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,585 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +99.2% 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.