Simvastatin Prescribing at SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,169
Total Quantity
102.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+203.4%
SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,169 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,983 to the NHS. This is 203.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
468
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,983 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +203.4% 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.