Simvastatin Prescribing at ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,443
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,443 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,419 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,419 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.