Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,065
Total Quantity
95.2K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 3,065 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,628 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,628 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.