Simvastatin Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,252
Total Quantity
98.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+32.2%
ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,252 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,679 to the NHS. This is 32.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,679 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +32.2% 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.