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 Items | 1,642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,598 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.6% 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.