Simvastatin Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,087
Total Quantity
113.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+139.9%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,087 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,799 to the NHS. This is 139.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,799 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +139.9% 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.