Simvastatin Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,856
Total Quantity
96.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+67.6%
SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,856 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,772 to the NHS. This is 67.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,772 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67.6% 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.