Simvastatin Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,595
Total Quantity
97.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+111%
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,595 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,672 to the NHS. This is 111% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,672 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +111% 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.