Simvastatin Prescribing at ALREWAS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,741
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
ALREWAS prescribed 1,741 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,686 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,686 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.