Simvastatin Prescribing at NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,344
Total Quantity
74.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+96.3%
NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 3,344 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,198 to the NHS. This is 96.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,198 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +96.3% 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.