Simvastatin Prescribing at HEALTH CARE COMPLEX, KIRKBY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,454
Total Quantity
68.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+44%
HEALTH CARE COMPLEX, KIRKBY prescribed 2,454 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,882 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,454 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,882 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,454 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.