Simvastatin Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,490
Total Quantity
85.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 2,490 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,402 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,402 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.