Simvastatin Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
91.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+86.9%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,185 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,620 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,620 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.