Simvastatin Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,496
Total Quantity
109.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+163.9%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,496 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,444 to the NHS. This is 163.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,444 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +163.9% 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.