Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,421
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-16.6%
ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,421 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 16.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.6% 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.