Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,053
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-38.2%
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,053 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,291 to the NHS. This is 38.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,053 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,291 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,053 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -38.2% 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.