Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,004
Total Quantity
114.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+135%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,004 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,128 to the NHS. This is 135% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
329
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,128 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +135% 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.