Simvastatin Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,881
Total Quantity
75.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+69.1%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,881 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,760 to the NHS. This is 69.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,760 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.1% 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.