Simvastatin Prescribing at ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,254
Total Quantity
207.1K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+325.7%
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,254 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,117 to the NHS. This is 325.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
637
Jun 2026
651
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
540
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,117 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +325.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +325.7% 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.