Simvastatin Prescribing at MARSDEN MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,970
Total Quantity
148.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+191.7%
MARSDEN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,970 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,328 to the NHS. This is 191.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,328 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +191.7% 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.