Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,213
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-28.8%
THE ALEXANDRA SURGERY prescribed 1,213 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,002 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,002 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.8% 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.