Simvastatin Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,550
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-9%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,550 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,512 to the NHS. This is 9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,512 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -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.