Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST BARNES SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,001
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
WEST BARNES SURGERY prescribed 2,001 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,647 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,647 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.