Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,166
Total Quantity
24.3K
NHS Cost
£748
vs National Avg
-31.6%

ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,166 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £748 to the NHS. This is 31.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,166
Total Quantity24,275
Total NHS Cost£748
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-31.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,166 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-31.6% vs national average
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.