Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKHOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
574
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£486
vs National Avg
-66.3%

KIRKHOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 574 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £486 to the NHS. This is 66.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items574
Total Quantity17,563
Total NHS Cost£486
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-66.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice574 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-66.3% 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.