Simvastatin Prescribing at BYRON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,382
Total Quantity
79.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+157.2%
BYRON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,382 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,445 to the NHS. This is 157.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
329
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,445 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +157.2% 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.