Simvastatin Prescribing at ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,325
Total Quantity
71.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,325 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,401 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,086 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.