Simvastatin Prescribing at DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,305
Total Quantity
104.6K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+35.3%
DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS prescribed 2,305 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,580 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,580 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.3% 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.