Simvastatin Prescribing at FRIERN BARNET MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,470
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-13.7%

FRIERN BARNET MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,470 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,440 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
171

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,470
Total Quantity51,618
Total NHS Cost£1,440
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-13.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,470 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-13.7% 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.