Simvastatin Prescribing at MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,330
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+36.7%
MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,330 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,339 to the NHS. This is 36.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,339 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.7% 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.