Simvastatin Prescribing at BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£671
vs National Avg
-58.9%
BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £671 to the NHS. This is 58.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £671 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -58.9% 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.