Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,911
Total Quantity
91.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+12.2%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,911 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,454 to the NHS. This is 12.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
148

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,911
Total Quantity91,119
Total NHS Cost£2,454
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+12.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,911 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+12.2% 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.