Simvastatin Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,370
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+39.1%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,370 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,050 to the NHS. This is 39.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,050 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.1% 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.