Simvastatin Prescribing at MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,604
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-5.9%
MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,604 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,478 to the NHS. This is 5.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,478 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.9% 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.