Simvastatin Prescribing at MARLBOROUGH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,024
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+77.5%
MARLBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 3,024 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,335 to the NHS. This is 77.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,024 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,335 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,024 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77.5% 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.