Simvastatin Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,930
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
MURDISHAW prescribed 1,930 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,582 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,582 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.