Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,337
Total Quantity
71.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+37.2%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,337 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,006 to the NHS. This is 37.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,006 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.2% 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.