Simvastatin Prescribing at AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,017
Total Quantity
123.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,017 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,820 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,841 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,820 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.