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 Items700
Total Quantity25,102
Total NHS Cost£671
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-58.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice700 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-58.9% vs national average
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.