Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,335
Total Quantity
73.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+37%
MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,335 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,556 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,269 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,556 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.