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 Items | 4,621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,274 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +171.2% 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.