Simvastatin Prescribing at ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,367
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-19.8%
ALDERWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,367 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,892 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,892 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.