Simvastatin Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,466
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+44.7%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,466 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,229 to the NHS. This is 44.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,229 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44.7% 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.