Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,487 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,066 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,066 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.