Simvastatin Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,542
Total Quantity
184.7K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+166.6%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,542 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,968 to the NHS. This is 166.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,968 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +166.6% 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.