Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ALMONDBURY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,181
Total Quantity
43.9K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-30.7%
THE ALMONDBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,181 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,595 to the NHS. This is 30.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,595 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.7% 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.