Simvastatin Prescribing at MARPLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,976
Total Quantity
82.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+16%
MARPLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,976 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,231 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,976 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,231 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,976 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.