Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ALNEY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,044
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+78.6%
THE ALNEY PRACTICE prescribed 3,044 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,624 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,624 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.6% 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.