Simvastatin Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,583
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-7.1%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 1,583 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,864 to the NHS. This is 7.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,864 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.1% 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.