Simvastatin Prescribing at SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,160
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-31.9%
SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,160 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,120 to the NHS. This is 31.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,120 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31.9% 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.