Simvastatin Prescribing at MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,598
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-6.2%
MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,598 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,194 to the NHS. This is 6.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,194 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.2% 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.