Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,918
Total Quantity
134.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+71.3%
THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 2,918 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,630 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,630 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.