Simvastatin Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,715
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+0.6%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 1,715 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,491 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.6% 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.