Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,836
Total Quantity
84.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+66.4%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 2,836 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,461 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,836 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,461 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,836 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +66.4% 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.