Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,063
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£990
vs National Avg
-37.6%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,063 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £990 to the NHS. This is 37.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,063 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £990 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,063 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37.6% 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.