Simvastatin Prescribing at ALVERTHORPE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
483
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£376
vs National Avg
-71.7%
ALVERTHORPE prescribed 483 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £376 to the NHS. This is 71.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £376 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -71.7% 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.