Simvastatin Prescribing at ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,854
Total Quantity
151.7K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+302.2%
ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,854 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,357 to the NHS. This is 302.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
522
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,718 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +302.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +302.2% 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.