Simvastatin Prescribing at ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-37.8%

ALTRINCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,059 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,085 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,059
Total Quantity38,783
Total NHS Cost£1,085
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-37.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,059 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-37.8% vs national average
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.