Simvastatin Prescribing at ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,749
Total Quantity
48.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+2.6%
ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,749 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,390 to the NHS. This is 2.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,749 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,909 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,390 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,749 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.6% 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.