Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,621
Total Quantity
113.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+171.2%

MARKET SURGERY prescribed 4,621 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,274 to the NHS. This is 171.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
385

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,621
Total Quantity113,311
Total NHS Cost£3,274
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+171.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,621 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+171.2% vs national average
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.