Simvastatin Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,616
Total Quantity
75.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 2,616 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,113 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,113 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.