Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,608
Total Quantity
88.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+111.7%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 3,608 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,615 to the NHS. This is 111.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,615 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +111.7% 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.