Simvastatin Prescribing at ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,684
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-1.2%
ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,684 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,977 to the NHS. This is 1.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,977 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.2% 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.