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 Items | 1,911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,454 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.2% 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.