Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,703
Total Quantity
76.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC prescribed 2,703 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,289 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,289 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.