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 Items | 4,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,574 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +160.5% 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.