Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3)
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-24%
KIRKBY COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE (3) prescribed 1,295 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,016 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,016 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24% 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.