Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHINGDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,186
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-30.4%
ASHINGDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,186 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,326 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,326 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.4% 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.