Simvastatin Prescribing at ACKLAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,501
Total Quantity
87.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+46.8%
ACKLAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,501 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,418 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,418 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.