Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-29.2%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,207 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,495 to the NHS. This is 29.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,495 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -29.2% 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.