Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,469
Total Quantity
84.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,469 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,690 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.