Simvastatin Prescribing at SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,266
Total Quantity
120.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+150.4%
SHEVINGTON SURGERY prescribed 4,266 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,414 to the NHS. This is 150.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,414 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +150.4% 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.