Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BURNS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,719
Total Quantity
132.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+176.9%
THE BURNS PRACTICE prescribed 4,719 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,640 to the NHS. This is 176.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,640 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +176.9% 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.