Simvastatin Prescribing at SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,450
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,450 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,165 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,718 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,165 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.