Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,398
Total Quantity
67.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,398 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,874 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,874 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.