Simvastatin Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,841
Total Quantity
242.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+418.9%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,841 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,738 to the NHS. This is 418.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
817
Jun 2026
769
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
785
Jun 2026
734
Jun 2026
747
Jun 2026
757
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
664
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,738 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +418.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +418.9% 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.