Simvastatin Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,892
Total Quantity
104.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+69.7%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,892 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,894 to the NHS. This is 69.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,894 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.7% 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.