Simvastatin Prescribing at MEIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,789
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+5%
MEIR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,789 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,785 to the NHS. This is 5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,785 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5% 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.