Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,561
Total Quantity
86.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 2,561 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,551 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,551 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.