Simvastatin Prescribing at CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,748
Total Quantity
115.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+120%
CROFTON AND SHARLSTON MED PRAC prescribed 3,748 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,251 to the NHS. This is 120% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,251 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +120% 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.