Simvastatin Prescribing at DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,671
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-1.9%
DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,671 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,130 to the NHS. This is 1.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,151 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,130 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.9% 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.