Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,626
Total Quantity
134.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+112.8%
ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,626 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,792 to the NHS. This is 112.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,792 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +112.8% 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.