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 Items5,169
Total Quantity102,305
Total NHS Cost£2,983
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+203.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,169 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+203.4% vs national average
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.