Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,158
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-32%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 1,158 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,657 to the NHS. This is 32% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,657 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -32% 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.