Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKET SQUARE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,333
Total Quantity
101.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+95.6%
MARKET SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 3,333 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,819 to the NHS. This is 95.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,819 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +95.6% 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.