Simvastatin Prescribing at ALTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
879
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£686
vs National Avg
-48.4%
ALTON SURGERY prescribed 879 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £686 to the NHS. This is 48.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,709 |
| Total NHS Cost | £686 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -48.4% 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.