Simvastatin Prescribing at EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,216
Total Quantity
136.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+88.7%
EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,216 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,829 to the NHS. This is 88.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,829 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.7% 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.