Simvastatin Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,980
Total Quantity
117.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+133.6%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,980 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,489 to the NHS. This is 133.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,385 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,489 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.6% 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.