Simvastatin Prescribing at MAGHULL FAMILY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,342
Total Quantity
71.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+37.4%
MAGHULL FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 2,342 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,975 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,975 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.4% 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.