Simvastatin Prescribing at ALBANY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,036
Total Quantity
95.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+19.5%
ALBANY SURGERY prescribed 2,036 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,676 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,676 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.5% 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.