Simvastatin Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,046
Total Quantity
85.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+20.1%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 2,046 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,309 to the NHS. This is 20.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,309 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.1% 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.