Simvastatin Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-42.8%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 975 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,099 to the NHS. This is 42.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,099 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -42.8% 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.