Simvastatin Prescribing at ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,740
Total Quantity
72.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+60.8%
ASPLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,740 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,032 to the NHS. This is 60.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,032 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.8% 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.