Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MAPLES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,039
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+78.4%
THE MAPLES prescribed 3,039 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,180 to the NHS. This is 78.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,180 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.4% 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.