Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,047
Total Quantity
151.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+196.2%
THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES prescribed 5,047 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,178 to the NHS. This is 196.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,047 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,178 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,047 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +196.2% 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.