Simvastatin Prescribing at MALTHOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,876
Total Quantity
94.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+10.1%
MALTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,876 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,250 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,307 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,250 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.1% 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.