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 Items | 1,843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,438 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,442 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.