Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKET WEIGHTON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,622
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+53.9%
MARKET WEIGHTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,622 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 53.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,622 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,622 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.9% 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.