Simvastatin Prescribing at ALUM ROCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,419
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
ALUM ROCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,419 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,243 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,243 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.