Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,499
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-12%

ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,499 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,006 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,499
Total Quantity33,776
Total NHS Cost£1,006
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-12%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,499 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-12% vs national average
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.