Simvastatin Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,728
Total Quantity
101.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+60.1%
SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,728 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,790 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,790 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.1% 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.