Simvastatin Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,624
Total Quantity
84.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+112.7%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 3,624 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,024 to the NHS. This is 112.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,024 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +112.7% 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.