Simvastatin Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,880
Total Quantity
83.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+69%
MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,880 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,394 to the NHS. This is 69% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,880 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,394 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,880 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69% 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.