Simvastatin Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,330
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-21.9%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,330 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 21.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,981 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.9% 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.