Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,358
Total Quantity
86.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,358 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,446 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,446 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.