Simvastatin Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,341
Total Quantity
146.1K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+96.1%
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 3,341 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,035 to the NHS. This is 96.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,035 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +96.1% 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.