Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,976
Total Quantity
78.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+16%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,976 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,277 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,976 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,277 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,976 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.