Simvastatin Prescribing at MALTINGS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,212
Total Quantity
72.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+29.8%
MALTINGS SURGERY prescribed 2,212 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,203 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,973 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,203 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.8% 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.