Simvastatin Prescribing at BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,843
Total Quantity
52.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+8.2%

BYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,843 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,442 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,843
Total Quantity52,438
Total NHS Cost£1,442
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+8.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,843 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+8.2% 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.