Simvastatin Prescribing at ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,844
Total Quantity
74.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,844 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,610 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,610 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.