Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,575
Total Quantity
84.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-7.6%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 1,575 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,306 to the NHS. This is 7.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,306 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.6% 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.