Simvastatin Prescribing at MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,518
Total Quantity
185.3K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+165.2%
MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,518 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,975 to the NHS. This is 165.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
358
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,975 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +165.2% 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.