Simvastatin Prescribing at SHIPDHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,423
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-16.5%
SHIPDHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,423 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,044 to the NHS. This is 16.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,044 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.5% 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.