Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHLEA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,000
Total Quantity
105.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+17.4%
ASHLEA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,000 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,991 to the NHS. This is 17.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,991 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,000 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.