Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,642
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-3.6%

KIRKBURTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,642 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,598 to the NHS. This is 3.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,642
Total Quantity56,420
Total NHS Cost£1,598
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-3.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,642 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-3.6% 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.