Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,439
Total Quantity
129.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+160.5%

THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,439 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,574 to the NHS. This is 160.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
339

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,439
Total Quantity129,785
Total NHS Cost£3,574
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+160.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,439 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+160.5% vs national average
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.