Simvastatin Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,848
Total Quantity
212.5K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+301.9%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,848 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,930 to the NHS. This is 301.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
564
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,930 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +301.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +301.9% 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.