Simvastatin Prescribing at SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,756
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+3.1%
SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,756 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,313 to the NHS. This is 3.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,313 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.1% 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.